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Wilcos Family History

Wilcos Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Wilcox, Wilton, Milos, Wiles, Wilcott, Willow, Wilcock, Wills, Wilson

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Where is the Wilcos family from?

You can see how Wilcos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilcos family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wilcos families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Wilcos families living in Kansas. This was about 23% of all the recorded Wilcos's in USA. Kansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Wilcos families in 1880.
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What did your Wilcos ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wilcos. 100% of Wilcos women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 218 census records available for the last name Wilcos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilcos census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 15 immigration records available for the last name Wilcos. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 40 military records available for the last name Wilcos. For the veterans among your Wilcos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilcos lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Wilcos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Wilcos in 1975 was 55, and 52 in 2001.

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